Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Staff

ACE Healthcare has current openings for a full-time, benefits-eligible Direct Support Staff Week/Weekend Shift at our Upper Darby, PA location. ACE Healthcare is looking for committed, enthusiastic, and dedicated team members to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in their homes and communities. If you are looking for a challenging, yet engaging and enriching career, please consider applying.

Sign-on bonuses are now available! Based on your weekly hours or shift offered, you can receive up to $300 after completing your first 90 days of employment. After 180 days of continued and successful employment, you can receive another bonus up to $300!

Available shifts:

• Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri.
• Sat, Sun

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED plus four years of related work experience is required OR Two years of college plus two years of related work experience OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related field.
• CPRP certification preferred.
• A valid state driver's license and the ability and willingness to drive an agency van are required.
• Must be able to write and speak English in an understandable manner.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information required.

Essential functions:

• Participate in the development and implementation of service/recovery plans reflecting the individual's preferences, goals, lifestyles, and interests.
• Schedules medical appointments for consumers.
• Provides transportation for appointments, outings, etc.
• Performs administrative duties, including accepting/delivering accurate messages, filing.
• Prepare meals, perform general housekeeping, and maintenance duties.
• Supervises, assists, and trains consumers in self-care and independent living skills, including bathing and all areas of personal hygiene.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the ISP.
• Assists consumers in food shopping, preparation, serving, cleaning, and care of home, laundry, personal hygiene, menu planning, and implementation, etc.
• Documents consumer progress and other necessary documentation.
• Ensures confidentiality of consumer records.
• Performs related work as required.

Physical demands:

• Lifting is required.
• Ability to lift at least a minimum of twenty (20) pounds.
• Ability to physically assist individuals in personal care.
• Ability to perform common household cleaning activities that involve: consistent standing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and walking.
• Shovel snow off of walkways, sidewalks, and porches if applicable.

Job type:

• Full-time.
• Part-time.
• PRN.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred).

Experience:

• English: 1 year (Required).

License/certification:

• CNA (Preferred).
• Driver's License (Preferred).

Work location:

• In person